Agricultural Business and Policy Extension

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The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions. The team is primarily focused on:

  • Helping farmers and agribusinesses with decision-making, financial management, taxes and risk mitigation;
  • Studying relevant industry and value-added agricultural issues;
  • Sharing how market fundamentals and trade policy may impact agricultural outlook;
  • Assessing diversification and new business opportunities for farms, businesses and commodity groups.

View the 2025 planning budgets for crops and livestock.

Learn how to establish and manage a workforce on your farm.

Learn about various agricultural leases and what they mean to you.

Transitioning a farm is a process. Find resources to help you get started.
See resources for record keeping and financial management to manage your farm business.

Seek free technical assistance from the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center.

Decision Tools

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The Missouri Livestock Market Watch is a hub for economic information that can help Missouri livestock producers and other stakeholders evaluate trends in prices and margins for cattle and swine.
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Generate a free report on your land. Assessments help agriculturalists explore new production alternatives, learn more about land before purchases, and support lending and real estate appraisal activities.
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Intel for Ag guides users through land, marketing and management considerations as they evaluate agricultural products that could be well-suited for the operations.
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Feedstuff Finder is a free, online platform to match buyers and sellers of hay, byproducts and feed.

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Ag Business and Policy faculty coverage

Faculty coverage throughout Missouri counties, regions and on campus.

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